US Bridges

SR1441 over I40

Fair

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000590080

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1441 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1441 over I40 in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1441
CrossesI40
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. US158
RouteState Highway 1441
Coordinates35.98487, -80.49344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1441 over I40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1441 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1441 over I40 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1441 over I40?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1441 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.